Promoting socio-cultural activities and sport in a center for asylum seekers
FOL 74
Saint-Jeoire, France
Description
APPLY HERE BY FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/TpUyXb4R6AK3wFTD7 YOU WILL FIND MORE INFO ON THE MISSION HERE : https://urlr.me/AMzxuk The volunteer's mission will take place in an Asylum Seekers Center (CADA) called “Le Nid ”, in Saint-Jeoire. SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES : Animation / mediation around education against discrimination and racism ; Preparation of entertainment outings, of well-being workshops, of events. SPORTS ACTIVITIES : Support in setting up sporting and cultural events based on the volunteer's interests: snow sports, mountain sports, cycling, climbing, etc. ; Participation in sporting events ; Co-preparation in outings with local organizations. TRANSVERSAL : Participation in the creation and monitoring of a vegetable garden and a rest area with foreign unacommpanied minors. Co-organize workshops as part of training courses for refugees and asylum seekers. FOR MORE INFO SEE LINK ABOVE
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers receive free accommodation. The volunteer shares a room with another volunteer in the Center. The room has a separate bathroom and toilet. Volunteers are fed at the Center every day, 3 times a day. Volunteers receive the monthly equivalent of €8 pocket money per day (€224 to €248/month depending on the number of days in the month) + €116/month food allowance to feed themselves during their vacations and when the Le Nid canteen is closed (2-3 weeks a year) Volunteers are provided with the possibility of using the Center’s cars, subject to availability.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in two seminars bringing together volunteers from all over France. The volunteer will be able to take French courses at the center. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take the Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur (BAFA). This diploma enables to supervise children and teenagers in a non-professional capacity. Volunteers can take a first-aid course. Other training courses on various themes (e.g.: two-day training course in Paris on international solidarity, online training on setting up sustainable solidarity projects,..)
Participant profile
Desire to practice and improve French. Everything happens in French in the project. Highly motivated by cultural exchange, human relations and sharing. Desire to share FOL74 values. Desire to coorganize activities for the public of the center. Interest for manual works. Driving license.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Avenue des Colombières , Saint-Jeoire, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/05/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000347560